See How Much You Know About Egypt

A view of mosques and the great pyramids before sunset in Cairo.
A view of mosques and the great pyramids before sunset in Cairo. Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters

Test your knowledge of Egypt, from its geography to its relations with its neighbors.

Quiz by CFR Staff

June 18, 2019 10:00 am (EST)

A view of mosques and the great pyramids before sunset in Cairo.
A view of mosques and the great pyramids before sunset in Cairo. Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters
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Test your knowledge of countries, history, economics, foreign policy, and more.

One of the largest recipients of U.S. foreign aid, Egypt has faced political turmoil since the 2011 protests that forced out longtime leader Hosni Mubarak. Find out how much you know about this North African country.

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